Sale 5303
London, South Kensington
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16 September 2014
Price realised
GBP 2,750
Estimate
A SET OF CHINESE-EXPORT BLACK AND GILT LACQUER QUARTETTO TABLES CIRCA 1830 Each depicting courtly figures and buildings within a watery and mountainous landscape, the borders depicting ferns and various flowers 28 ¼ in. (72 cm.) high; 19 ½ in. (49.5 cm.) wide; 12 ½ in. (31.5 cm.) deep
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This lot will be removed to an off-site warehouse at the close of business on the day of sale - 2 weeks free storage
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